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DCT Fluid

Critical For Operation

Transmission

Controls dual-clutch engagement and disengagement, enables automated gear shifts with minimal interruption, and dissipates friction heat from clutch operation.

DCT fluid powers the dual-clutch system and synchronizes rapid, automated gear changes in high-performance and modern vehicles. It must maintain extreme precision to enable seamless shifts and manage the heat from constant clutch engagement and disengagement. Incorrect fluid type or degradation leads to jerky shifts or transmission malfunction.

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Typical part cost
$60–$250🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$400🔒
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Typically lasts
40,000–120,000 mi
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Or about
3.0–8.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the DCT Fluid is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Jerky or harsh shifts
Transmission warning light
Clutch overheat warning
Delayed engagement

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Add DCT Fluid

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Flush DCT Fluid

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